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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.63, 1,553.72 and 386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.63, 1,553.72 and 386.42 is: 579.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.63 : 1,553.72 = 386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.63/1,553.72 = 386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.63x = 1,553.72 × 386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.63x = 600,378.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,378.78/1,035.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.72

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